Chief Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao Archives

Jharkhand HC directs State to regularize services of a man appointed on daily wage and later contractual basis for utilizing his services from 2008

In violation of the constitutional mandate to make appointment on regular basis, the State of Jharkhand appointed the appellant on daily wage basis and subsequently, on contractual basis and were utilizing the services of the appellant. There was no valid explanation for the same.

Case Briefs High Courts

In absence of specific provision, HPSEB cannot ask new owner to pay late payment surcharge dues of previous owner; HP HC sets aside order passed by Ombudsman

Where the statutory rules authorize the supplier of electricity to demand from the purchaser of a property claiming reconnection or fresh connection, the arrears due by the previous owner/occupier, the supplier can recover the arrears from a purchaser also.

Case Briefs High Courts

Seven years ‘continuous’ practice is not required by an Advocate for Additional District and Sessions Judge appointment: Himachal Pradesh HC

Respondent 4 was in active practice and possessed cumulatively more than 7 years of active practice.

Case Briefs High Courts

Muck Dumping case: Himachal Pradesh High Court directed to initiate appropriate disciplinary action against responsible officials

“We are shocked to note from the affidavit of Engineer-in-Chief, HPPWD that five of the designated dumping sites are located in the catchment areas of the Nullah”.